As Alex drove, the city lights blurred into streaks of color through the rain-soaked windows. Seraphina sat silently, her mind a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. She wanted to speak up, to tell Alex to stop the car, but her voice seemed trapped in her throat.
Alex glanced over at her, his eyes filled with desire. "Are you okay?" he asked, his tone soft yet filled with intent.
Seraphina nodded, unable to trust herself to speak. She felt a pull towards Alex, a magnetic attraction that was hard to ignore. But every time she thought of Damien, her heart ached with guilt. She loved Damien, she reminded herself. She had to stay committed to him.
Alex reached over and placed a hand on her thigh while driving, his touch sending a shiver through her. "You don't have to say anything," h
